It was a Star Wars invasion at Forest Elementary School on Tuesday, as interstellar warriors banded with firefighters to kick off this year's fire safety program for Farmington Public Schools.

Kylo Ren, Poe, Darth Vader, Rey, Finn and even the Emperor and a stormtrooper were on a shared mission to drive home the messages of "Stop, drop and roll," "Get out and stay out," "Practice, practice, practice" and more.

"Every year we change it up," said Stan Barnes, inspector with the Farmington Hills Fire Department credited with choosing the theme, writing the script and tweaking the annual fall program to keep it fresh and engaging. He also serves as narrator.

" 'Star Wars' has really come back, the kids know it — so we can really get into their minds and deliver the message," he said.

The Emperor (Dan Wecker) shares his thoughts with Stan Barnes during the fire safety program.(Photo: Ail)

"It's a great program, this partnership of Farmington Hills Fire Department and the schools to teach kids at an early age about fire safety — and to hope that message lasts a lifetime" said Steve Vercellino, Forest Elementary School principal.

The program will be making its way into all FPS elementary schools in coming weeks.Barnes said he's hoping to develop a fire safety program appropriate for older students, too, perhaps adding in the importance of using seat belts and the consequences of intentionally starting a fire.

Students demonstrate "Stop, drop and roll" during the fire safety program.(Photo: Aileen Wingblad)

"After they finish elementary school (some students) think they're too cool for this kind of thing. There's this gap — so we'd really like to do something in the high schools," Barnes said.